No party can be dampened, and in the latest Nintendo Direct, the company revealed the newest addition to the Mario Party franchise. Super Mario Party Festival offers a plethora of traditional local multiplayer chaos, featuring more than 110 small games, ranging from thumb-destroying challenges to motion-controlled activities. The standout addition is the Koopathlon, allowing up to 20 players to compete online in a mode clearly inspired by Fall Guys. Nintendo also teases the possibility of additional yet-to-be-unveiled modes. Watch the initial trailer for Super Mario Party Festival below.
Impressive! Although Mario Party might not cater to the ultra-competitive gamers, the series remains incredibly popular. Super Mario Party has already sold over 20 million copies on Switch, while Mario Party Superstars accumulated 13 million sales. Super Mario Party Festival seems to be the most ambitious installment in the series on Switch so far. Curious to learn more about the game? Here’s the official description of Mario Party Festival…
“Mario and his pals are heading to a vast island resort for the latest chapter in the Mario Party saga. Discover five new game boards: ride the escalators at Rainbow Galleria, stay on course at Roll ’em Raceway, and spice things up with an active volcano at Goomba Lagoon, among others. Additionally, two boards from previous Mario Party titles are making a comeback. With over 110 microgames available to enjoy — the largest selection in the Mario Party series to date — get ready for action-packed challenges, brain-teasing puzzles, and motion-controlled mini-games. But that’s not all — in the Koopathlon mode, up to 20 players can compete online. The grandest Mario Party yet is set to kick off when Super Mario Party Festival launches.”
Super Mario Party Festival starts the festivities on Switch on October 17.